FIRE PERMIT TECHNICIAN - FIRE EMERGENCY

Fire Department Emergency Fire Permit Technician

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fire Permit Technician vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Fire Permit Technician.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a review and interpretation of simple building plans, sprinkler systems and alarm systems, and specifications to determine accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable codes, rules, and regulations.
• Advises and assists the public at the counter and by telephone on matters pertaining to applicable codes, construction plan requirements, Department regulations and other information that may be requested.
• Coordinates routing, filing, and logging of plans to appropriate sections and units.
• Performs data entry and review of information on a permit tracking system or other database systems.
• Computes charges for developer fees using standardized formula; receives fees, balances and records daily cash transactions.
• Locates and retrieve plans for staff and customers.
• Prepares logs, and files plans and subdivision maps.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include one year of experience in a public agency reviewing simple plans and permit applications, completion of 15 semester units or 23 quarter units in an accredited college or university in building inspection technology, architectural drafting, engineering, or fire protection related courses, or current certification by the International Code Council as a Permit Technician or equivalent permit technician certification. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions is also required. Physical Class 2 Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.